Economics Wizard Ocasio-Cortez Can’t Afford To Move To Washington DC For New Job In Congress

Democratic socialist and youngest woman to ever be elected into Congress Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is in a bit of a pickle.

Her new job in Congress starts in January in Washington, DC meaning the Bronx-based politician must move to her new city in time for her new elected position.

There is one problem, however. Rent in DC is a little more expensive than rent in the Bronx, meaning she can’t afford to move to our nation’s capital until her first paychecks arrive as a congresswoman.

“I have three months without a salary before I’m a member of Congress. So, how do I get an apartment?” Ocasio-Cortez, 29, told the New York Times. “We’re kind of just dealing with the logistics of it day by day, but I’ve really been just kind of squirreling away and then hoping that gets me to January.”

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“There are many little ways in which our electoral system isn’t even designed (nor prepared) for working-class people to lead,” Ocasio-Cortez complained about the situation on Twitter. “This is one of them (don’t worry btw - we’re working it out!)”

Despite the win for Ocasio-Cortez and the Democrats for winning the House, President Donald Trump still claimed victory for the GOP.

The midterm elections turned out just about as expected, the GOP maintained control of the Senate but lost the House to the Democrats. Both Republicans and Democrats could claim a “win” depending on who you support and how you choose to look at the results.

It was a midterm that lacked huge surprises in regards to congressional races, but a few gubernatorial races had surprise winners.

President Trump, of course, claimed a massive success for the Republicans and took to his trusty Twitter account to praise the GOP for their victories.

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“Tremendous success tonight. Thank you to all!” Trump tweeted the night of the elections.

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“Received so many Congratulations from so many on our Big Victory last night, including from foreign nations (friends) that were waiting me out, and hoping, on Trade Deals. Now we can all get back to work and get things done!”

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“To any of the pundits or talking heads that do not give us proper credit for this great Midterm Election, just remember two words - FAKE NEWS!”

Trump also claimed responsibility for Republican victories, agreeing with pundits who credited Trump for GOP wins.

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“There’s only been 5 times in the last 105 years that an incumbent President has won seats in the Senate in the off-year election. Mr. Trump has magic about him. This guy has magic coming out of his ears. He is an astonishing vote getter and campaigner.”

“The Republicans are unbelievably lucky to have him and I’m just awed at how well they’ve done. It’s all the Trump magic - Trump is the magic man. Incredible, he’s got the entire media against him, attacking him every day, and he pulls out these enormous wins.” Ben Stein, ‘The Capitalist Code.’”

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“[David Asman] ‘How do the Democrats respond to this? Think of how his position with Republicans improves-all the candidates who won tonight. They realize how important he is because of what he did in campaigning for them. They owe him their political career.’ Thanks, I agree!”